Is Nixa High a good school?

Yes! Nixa High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 352 Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Nixa High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,957 students attended Nixa High.

What is the racial makeup of Nixa High?

Students at Nixa High are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Nixa High?

Nixa High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Century Elementary Elementary : Espy Elementary Elementary : High Pointe Elementary Elementary : John Thomas School Of Discover Elementary : Mathews Elementary Middle : Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate Middle : Nixa Junior High Middle : Summit Intermediate School

Nixa High

Summary:

Nixa High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Nixa, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 1,957 students. As part of the Nixa Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating, Nixa High has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 4th and 17th over the past decade.

Nixa High's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in key subjects like Algebra I (74.5% vs. 41.5%), Biology I (60.3% vs. 38.5%), and English II (75.3% vs. 54.4%). The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking in the top 10 in Missouri for White students and the top 5 for low socioeconomic status students. Nixa High's gifted and talented program is also noteworthy, ranking in the top 10 among Missouri high schools. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.8 to 17.7 over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like Glendale High and Parkview High in the Springfield R-XII district.

Nixa High's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong subgroup outcomes make it a standout among Missouri high schools. The school's reputation as one of the top-performing high schools in the state is well-deserved, and its academic excellence sets it apart from many of its neighboring schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714-8663

(417) 724-3500

District: Nixa Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,880

Feeder schools for Nixa High:

Elementary:	Century Elementary
	Espy Elementary
	High Pointe Elementary
	John Thomas School Of Discover
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	Mathews Elementary
Middle:	Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate
	Nixa Junior High
	Summit Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,957

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nixa High ranks better than 98.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nixa High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nixa High is 17.1. (See more...)

Compare Nixa High employs 114 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nixa High is $9,880.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Nixa High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nixa High 6^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Nixa High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Nixa Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nixa Public Schools 8^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nixa High

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Rank History for all students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	79.43	56^th	534	89.5%
2007	77.18	57^th	538	89.4%
2008	83.62	39^th	539	92.8%
2009	84.15	9^th	507	98.2%
2010	81.23	13^th	516	97.5%
2011	81.81	10^th	528	98.1%
2012	89.29	2^nd	522	99.6%
2013	87.23	4^th	523	99.2%
2014	87.42	4^th	521	99.2%
2015	86.56	6^th	504	98.8%
2016	86.82	4^th	401	99.0%
2017	93.14	5^th	404	98.8%
2018	86.83	11^th	468	97.6%
2019	85.38	17^th	460	96.3%
2021	92.67	6^th	358	98.3%
2022	91.18	6^th	361	98.3%
2023	90.56	6^th	352	98.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.34	5^th	52	90.4%
2019	45.32	32^nd	59	45.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.53	20^th	127	84.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	85.67	10^th	382	97.4%
2019	78.14	28^th	368	92.4%
2021	99.27	3^rd	255	98.8%
2022	98.27	4^th	250	98.4%
2023	93.16	5^th	268	98.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	83.38	14^th	95	85.3%
2021	65.73	35^th	129	72.9%
2022	49.81	47^th	111	57.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.14	12^th	100	88.0%
2019	74.93	10^th	96	89.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.08	5^th	84	94.0%
2019	56.93	34^th	91	62.6%

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Rank History for White students at Nixa High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	85.31	16^th	440	96.4%
2019	85.99	17^th	430	96.0%
2021	91.80	7^th	309	97.7%
2022	88.44	10^th	310	96.8%
2023	88.17	9^th	302	97.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Nixa High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	543	543
1992	582	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1993	599	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	606
1994	679	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	684
1995	779	1	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	791
1996	779	1	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	791
1997	789	0	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	797
1998	775	4	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	792
1999	818	5	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	835
2000	917	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
2001	992	2	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1016
2002	1103	5	13	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	1146
2003	1103	5	13	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	1146
2004	1152	4	10	27	9	n/a	n/a	0	1202
2005	1149	8	9	26	8	n/a	n/a	0	1200
2006	1209	10	19	32	7	n/a	n/a	0	1277
2007	1338	15	22	30	11	n/a	n/a	0	1416
2008	1399	16	19	30	10	n/a	n/a	0	1474
2009	1460	21	22	25	11	n/a	n/a	0	1539
2010	1491	25	23	24	7	n/a	n/a	0	1570
2011	1475	16	13	49	32	1	56	0	1642
2012	1462	24	9	36	32	2	86	0	1651
2013	1488	19	11	37	32	1	95	0	1683
2014	1541	24	9	52	29	1	78	0	1734
2015	1544	15	12	58	20	1	78	0	1728
2016	1555	15	10	62	14	1	76	0	1733
2017	1594	17	7	71	12	1	81	0	1783
2018	1519	15	12	67	9	1	88	0	1711
2019	1556	14	15	61	9	0	93	0	1748
2020	1570	11	22	70	10	1	115	0	1799
2021	1579	12	26	86	10	1	117	0	1831
2022	1690	18	23	105	6	1	127	0	1970
2023	1671	17	30	106	4	1	128	0	1957

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nixa High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	543	31.5	17.2	n/a
1992	582	29.7	19.5	n/a
1993	606	32.2	18.8	n/a
1994	684	36.8	18.6	0
1995	791	42.3	18.7	8.3
1996	791	42.3	18.7	8.3
1997	797	42.6	18.7	6
1998	792	48.8	16.2	7.8
1999	835	57.0	14.6	10.5
2000	931	59.8	15.6	10
2001	1016	60.6	16.8	13
2002	1146	66.4	17.3	12.7
2003	1146	66.4	17.3	12.7
2004	1202	67.0	17.9	16.9
2005	1200	73.3	16.4	15.2
2006	1277	74.7	17.1	19.3
2007	1416	73.7	19.2	17.3
2008	1474	82.9	17.8	18.2
2009	1539	88.5	17.4	22.2
2010	1570	88.9	17.6	25.9
2011	1642	92.3	17.7	26.6
2012	1651	98.7	16.7	27.4
2013	1683	95.6	17.6	26.6
2014	1734	101.6	17.0	28.8
2015	1728	102.0	16.9	27.1
2016	1733	103.0	16.8	26.7
2017	1783	105.9	16.8	27
2018	1711	104.7	16.3	25.8
2019	1748	106.3	16.4	24.3
2020	1799	108.8	16.5	24.5
2021	1831	108.4	16.8	29.4
2022	1970	110.7	17.7	24.8
2023	1957	114.0	17.1	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nixa High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	543	31.5	17.2	n/a
1992	582	29.7	19.5	n/a
1993	606	32.2	18.8	n/a
1994	684	36.8	18.6	0
1995	791	42.3	18.7	8.3
1996	791	42.3	18.7	8.3
1997	797	42.6	18.7	6
1998	792	48.8	16.2	7.8
1999	835	57.0	14.6	10.5
2000	931	59.8	15.6	10
2001	1016	60.6	16.8	13
2002	1146	66.4	17.3	12.7
2003	1146	66.4	17.3	12.7
2004	1202	67.0	17.9	16.9
2005	1200	73.3	16.4	15.2
2006	1277	74.7	17.1	19.3
2007	1416	73.7	19.2	17.3
2008	1474	82.9	17.8	18.2
2009	1539	88.5	17.4	22.2
2010	1570	88.9	17.6	25.9
2011	1642	92.3	17.7	26.6
2012	1651	98.7	16.7	27.4
2013	1683	95.6	17.6	26.6
2014	1734	101.6	17.0	28.8
2015	1728	102.0	16.9	27.1
2016	1733	103.0	16.8	26.7
2017	1783	105.9	16.8	27
2018	1711	104.7	16.3	25.8
2019	1748	106.3	16.4	24.3
2020	1799	108.8	16.5	24.5
2021	1831	108.4	16.8	29.4
2022	1970	110.7	17.7	24.8
2023	1957	114.0	17.1	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nixa High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$469 (5.1%)	$8,816 (94.9%)	$9,285
2020	$483 (5.2%)	$8,801 (94.8%)	$9,284
2021	$883 (8.9%)	$9,006 (91.1%)	$9,889
2022	$848 (8.6%)	$9,032 (91.4%)	$9,880

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nixa High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 6^th of 352 High schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Nixa High)	68.6	74.5	5.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Nixa Public Schools)	75.8	79.3	3.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Nixa High)	56.5	60.3	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Nixa Public Schools)	56.5	60.3	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Nixa High)	74.2	75.3	1.1%
End of Course English II (Nixa Public Schools)	74.2	75.3	1.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Nixa High)	84.7	91.9	7.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Nixa Public Schools)	84.7	91.9	7.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1748	1957	12%
African American	14	17	21.4%
American Indian	9	4	55.6%
Asian	15	30	100%
Hispanic	61	106	73.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1556	1671	7.4%
Two or More Races	93	128	37.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.3%	23.7%	0.6%

Schools Near Nixa High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	MAP American History (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	MAP American History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nixa High	Public	9-12	514 South Nicholas Road	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 724-3500	1,957	114	17.1	23.7%	1,671 (85.4%)	17 (0.9%)	106 (5.4%)	30 (1.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	128 (6.5%)	90.6	6^th of 352 public high schools	98.3%		91.2	6^th of 361 public high schools	98.3%		74.5	60.3	75.3	91.9		63.4		$9,880	$848	$9,032
Ozark High	Public	9-12	1350 W Bluff Dr	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5901	1,838	113	16.2	33.4%	1,622 (88.2%)	25 (1.4%)	93 (5.1%)	17 (0.9%)	17 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	61 (3.3%)	59.2	84^th of 352 public high schools	76.1%		78.6	28^th of 361 public high schools	92.2%	56	46.9	51.2	60.8	87.1	67.1	41.8	31.7	$11,081	$2,396	$8,684
Clever High	Public	9-12	6800 W Hwy 14	Clever	65631	Christian County	Clever R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 743-4830	394	28	13.9	23.9%	365 (92.6%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	47.1	156^th of 352 public high schools	55.7%		55	115^th of 361 public high schools	68.1%	41	41.5	34.1						$9,097	$196	$8,901
Kickapoo High	Public	9-12	3710 S Jefferson	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8500	1,881	96	19.5	26.5%	1,484 (78.9%)	87 (4.6%)	122 (6.5%)	92 (4.9%)	10 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (4.4%)	54.7	106^th of 352 public high schools	69.9%		62.6	78^th of 361 public high schools	78.4%	28	31.2	44.3	57.9	53.7		40.6		$11,285	$1,457	$9,828
Republic High	Public	9-12	4370 S. Repmo Drive	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 732-3650	1,542	88	17.4	31.2%	1,307 (84.8%)	16 (1.0%)	95 (6.2%)	18 (1.2%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	93 (6.0%)	74.1	36^th of 352 public high schools	89.8%		73.6	45^th of 361 public high schools	87.5%	9	46.1	43.0	68.7			60.9		$9,924	$1,638	$8,286
Wilson Creek Group Home	Public	6-12	3992 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4050	12	2	6.0	75.0%	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	3990 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4055	10	3	3.3	70.0%	8 (80.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Glendale High	Public	9-12	2727 S Ingram Mill	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8900	1,307	84	15.6	33.3%	1,036 (79.3%)	66 (5.0%)	94 (7.2%)	36 (2.8%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	66 (5.0%)	33.3	227^th of 352 public high schools	35.5%		35.5	220^th of 361 public high schools	39.1%	7	35.7	23.7	45.5			32.0		$11,894	$1,920	$9,974
Excel School	Public	6-12	1631 W Bennett	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6240	13	3	4.3	76.9%	10 (76.9%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Parkview High	Public	9-12	516 W Meadowmere	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-9200	1,234	83	14.7	62.4%	793 (64.3%)	140 (11.3%)	152 (12.3%)	28 (2.3%)	8 (0.6%)	15 (1.2%)	98 (7.9%)	17.6	290^th of 352 public high schools	17.6%		19.4	296^th of 361 public high schools	18.0%	6	16.1	21.3	39.7	15.7		15.9		$12,788	$2,268	$10,520

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